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Beyonce Takes Cues From Rihanna

It’s been well-publicized that rap mogul Jay-Z mentored Rihanna to her current position as the pop/R&B chart topper.  And now his longtime girlfriend, Beyonce Knowles, is calling up a few favors from the “Umbrella” singer.

Namely, the “Bootylicious” one is enlisting the services of a new production team to take her to the next level in the studio.  Sources say she wants a more “Rihanna-flavored” follow-up to her platinum “B’Day.”

Rihanna’s Barbados Getaway

Ever since her surge to the top of the charts, Rihanna has had little time to sit down and take a break from it all.

But the Umbrella singer is doing just that, as she recently decided to spend a few days back home in Barbados for a friend’s wedding.

Neyo’s Birthday Party Brings Out Rihanna, Jay-Z

Singer/songwriter Neyo had plenty to be thankful for earlier this week, as he celebrated his 25th birthday in style at the swank Tribeca Rooftop in NYC. 

The Las Vegas native, whose credits include writing top hits for Beyoncé, Rihanna and Whitney Houston, among others, enjoyed a guest list that included Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Janet Jackson, and Ray J.

Rihanna Rep Denies Hartnett Romance

Despite recent sightings together and reports of a nightclub canoodling session, Rihanna and Josh Hartnett are denying reports that they’re a couple.

As reported previously by the Gossip Girls, the Umbrella singer and Pearl Harbor actor were spotted at New York club Pink Elephant on Friday, leading to talk of a possible coupledom.

Rihanna Shows Off Her New Tattoo

Enjoying a few days off before heading back to the tour circuit on Thursday, Rihanna was spotted getting a little ink work done over the weekend.

Wearing a black hooded sweater, the Umbrella singer kept her new body art under wraps when she was seen leaving a NYC tattoo parlor on Friday night.